30, 31, 32 weeks of pregnancy - childbirth is getting closer. Mom is harder to walk, and the baby inside is more and more active. The woman is ready to give birth, but you need to wait - the baby needs a little more time to gain weight and become more adapted to the conditions of life outside the womb.
32 weeks of pregnancy - how many months? If you count from the usual calendar, 32 week - 7.5 months. But in medical practice, counting months is different. In the obstetric months 4 weeks, it means that exactly 8 months have passed since the beginning of the pregnancy.
32 week of pregnancy: fetal development
What happens to the fetus at 32 weeks gestation? The kid, to be honest, grows by leaps and bounds, by the hour, the arms and legs become plump, and the heart is already fully formed. Over the past month, the baby has grown significantly, its weight has increased by 700 grams and will soon reach the mark of 2 kilograms. The length of the child is already more than 40 centimeters, and the diameter of the head is about 80 millimeters.
Features of fetal development at 32 weeks of pregnancy:
- The baby grows and takes up more and more space in the uterus. If he hasn’t turned his head down yet, don’t be surprised, he can do it at any moment. This is the most comfortable position so that he can go outside without delay.
- The fruit changes very quickly externally, grows rapidly and gains weight, small "details" are formed.
- At 8 months of pregnancy, the formation of the brain ends, its volume at the moment is almost equal to the brain of an adult.
- The intestine is under pressure, so a woman can be bothered by constipation and heartburn. This happens due to the fact that the bottom of the uterus is raised by 30 centimeters.
- The baby's heart is fully formed, but the canal duct connecting the aorta and the pulmonary artery is still open.
- The hair of the fetus continues active growth, the skin becomes smoother.
- The baby is keenly aware of surrounding sounds: the sound of blood flowing through her veins, the sound of a mother's heart, her voice and breath. During this period, it is very important to sing songs and tell the child how beautiful and good he is. Having been born, he will immediately understand who this familiar voice belongs to.
- The skin begins to lighten.
- The face of the baby becomes smoother and more expressive.
- All bones, except for the skull, are strong and are no longer as soft as before.
At 32 weeks of pregnancy, the baby is particularly active, sometimes even too much. Now he can feel pain, so if you push harder on your stomach more than usual, it will react instantly.
What is the rate of weight of a child at 32 weeks
The baby continues to gain weight and grow rapidly. At the beginning of 8 months, the norm of the weight of the fetus is 1.7 - 1.8 kilograms. After this, weight and height gain individuality; now everything depends on heredity.
During pregnancy, twins do not need to panic, if a routine examination showed that the weight of babies is less than the norm. Usually the weight of twins or twins is slightly higher than in singleton pregnancies.
Abdomen and fetal movement
Together with the baby, your tummy grows too, which has changed significantly in the last month. As a rule, the stomach is already very large and gives a lot of discomfort.
It is not so easy to lay it next to you during sleep, so you have to spin for a long time in search of a comfortable position. Doctors recommend lying not on the right, but on the left side.
Due to this, the pressure on the diaphragm decreases and breathing becomes much easier. a dark band appeared on the tummy that goes vertically, visually dividing your tummy in half. Do not worry, after the birth of the baby she will completely disappear.
But to get rid of stretch marks is not so easy, so that they do not become the cause of the complexes, you must regularly use special creams that give skin elasticity.
At 32 weeks of gestation, the baby, as before, lives its life inside of my mother's tummy, but only now the blows with the legs and arms become much stronger. Especially women are concerned about blows under the ribs, which cause not only discomfort, but also severe pain.
Now the child can make conscious pushes, warning mom that she has taken an uncomfortable position. But the baby still actively moves, because the uterus becomes narrow enough for free movement. Such a lull often scares the expectant mother.
It is worth remembering that the lack of movement during the day is a reason to urgently consult a doctor.
Feelings women at 32 weeks of pregnancy, discharge from the genital tract
Over the past eight months, it has become a habit to monitor the regularity and quality of discharge. The woman knows very well what discharge is considered healthy, and when it is necessary to sound the alarm. If not, then a white-transparent color with a characteristic sourish odor is considered normal.
Discharges that do not meet the norm may be:
- Bloody - an indicator that, most likely, there was an internal bleeding, or detachment of the placenta. Most likely, this was due to severe uterine prolapse, and doctors strongly advise against continuing sexual intercourse until the end of pregnancy. It is necessary to consult a doctor if you notice red discharge, they can be dangerous for the further development of the fetus.
- Watery discharge - meanwhile, it is at the last stage of pregnancy that the risk of leakage of amniotic fluid is increased. Such a violation is dangerous and requires a visit to the doctor.
- Purulent discharge - most likely, an infection has entered the genitals, which significantly slows down the development of the fetus. The infection infects the blood and carries the risk of miscarriage, so medical supervision is also necessary.
Thus, the discharge described above can be considered as a pathology and require immediate medical examination with subsequent treatment.
Future mother's state of health
The 32nd week of pregnancy has come, the tummy and baby have significantly increased in size, naturally, delivering certain inconveniences to the expectant mother:
- Do not forget about moisture, because dryness and constant itching are the companions of any pregnant woman.
- Since the beginning of pregnancy, weight increased by 10-15 pounds. But it is worth remembering if the doctor found you have excess weight - this is undesirable and can even be dangerous. It is worth at least a few days to give up fatty foods, add kefir to your menu, and eat bread instead of bread.
- At week 32, so-called “precursors of childbirth” are possible; the uterus will begin to contract quite often, causing discomfort. But experienced mothers will not worry, they will not confuse real birth with anything.
- In addition to constant heartburn, women may begin to torment constipation. Get rid of that hard, but possible. This can help a balanced diet, 5-6 times a day in small portions.
- The pressure of the uterus on the bladder increases, so uncontrolled urination is possible.
If we talk not only about the sensations of the body, but also about the sensations of the mother herself, then:
- There is a feeling of own awkwardness, because a big belly prevents to feel free and not constrained.
- Cases of uncontrollable anxiety are not uncommon. And not only because of the upcoming birth, but also for the health of the future baby.
- Insomnia. The consequence of the constant movements of the baby.
Ultrasound, possible hazards and necessary analyzes
At week 32, a third ultrasound is usually performed, in which the doctor looks at the general condition of the baby. The main task is to understand whether the fetus is well developed and assess the condition of the placenta.
Your baby is big enough, it can be seen in the picture. The child is quite developed and usually already turned the head to the pelvis. Ultrasound on late pregnancy makes it possible to predict the approximate size of the fetus at the time of birth. Also, if the fetus is large enough, it is prepared for the need for a caesarean section.
Analyzes in the late stages of pregnancy are necessary in order to control the health of the woman due to the large load on the body.
What are the dangers of 8 months pregnant?
- It is necessary to fear preeclampsia (a serious complication of late terms of pregnancy, as a result of which the work of the kidneys and the brain of a woman is worsened).
- High water and low water are serious problems that most often require inpatient treatment.
- There is a danger of premature birth at 32-33 weeks of pregnancy.
Expectant mother regularly visit the doctor. On examination, the doctor determines the height of the uterus, the condition of the baby and the absence of possible risks of losing a fetus.
Nutrition at 32 weeks gestation
Be afraid of overeating, we all know that during pregnancy you always want to eat something, but more. Of course, you should not eat porridge with water, because the kid needs a variety of vitamins. But do not forget about excess weight.
Pregnant women are advised to eat more seafood and irks. These products contain essential vitamin E, which helps strengthen and ripen the cervix before delivery.
At 32 weeks of gestation, you should exclude fat and flour foods from your diet. But at the same time, the menu should be designed in such a way that proteins, fats and carbohydrates enter the woman's body every day.
If a woman eats properly and in a balanced way, paying attention only to products useful for the baby, she will certainly give birth to a healthy, strong child with a normal weight.
Tips and tricks
- Another 7 months of pregnancy is time to go on maternity leave, and approaching 8, you should pay special attention to yourself and the baby. You need fresh air, and it's time to do your homework to your husband or older children.
- Remember, pregnancy is not a disease, but it is necessary to visit and be examined by a doctor.
- Do not overheat in the sun, do not freeze and, most importantly, try not to hurt. You can not be overworked, but you should not idle all day on the sofa either.
- Your task at 32 weeks of pregnancy is to visit the antenatal clinic and do planned ultrasounds, get tested, monitor edema and weight.
- Remember, you can not take any pills or drops, without consulting a doctor. It can hurt, not help.
Soon you will give birth and a new, happy life is waiting for you!
For more information on what happens during the 32nd week of gestation, see the following video.
